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Goal #1 – To introduce the order of divine Revelation.

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6.1.1 Explain that God comes to 27-43, Ephesians 1:4-5 2. Discuss how God meets us in the Liturgy, 16 2 meet man through Natural 50-53 through the Scriptures, the Eucharist and the Revelation in Creation, through community. Intellect (Human Reasoning), 3. Explore how an understanding of God's and through Divine Revelation. desire to reveal Himself through self-donation Illustrate that God's demands us to respond to others in this way transcendence requires faith and through our thoughts, words, and deeds. prayer to come to know Him 4. Discuss the realization of God's power, personally. beauty and goodness ought to compel us to want to know Him more fully. 5. Analyze the responsibility of those who know God to share His Revelation with others by pointing out the different ways God reveals Himself to man. 6. Explore the different ways that you can bring God's revelation to those who have not yet heard or see such wonders.

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6.1.2 Explain that God's initial 54-64 Genesis 6:9- 8:22; 2. Discuss how God particularly shares Himself 2 plan of Revelation is to share with us in the Eucharist and in the other Himself with Man. Emphasize Genesis 12:1-3; Sacraments. that this plan continued through 6. Discuss how Christians actually continue Genesis 15:7-21 His covenantal relationship with God's plan of Revelation by living the faith in its the Chosen People. fullness.

6.1.3 Jesus' Role in Scripture - 65-67, John 1:1; 1, 28 2, 3 The Word made Flesh. Explain that Jesus is Divine Revelation 101-104 Genesis 1:1-2; made manifest. Explain that Hebrews 1:1-3 God's continual invitation to us for a personal relationship through His Son is the fullness of Divine Revelation begun in the Garden of Eden.

6.1.4 Relationship between 74-79 Matthew 28:19-20; 2. Discuss how the Mass is the perfect 25 3 Scripture, Tradition, and the 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-2 instruction concerning our relationship with God. Magisterium. Emphasize that The Eucharist is the "Source and summit of the God's relationship with Man Christian life." through Jesus Christ is the 4. Discuss how the Scriptures, Tradition and fulfillment of the Scriptures. This Magisterium all find their end in the Christian is made possible for us by the living a life of holiness. founding of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Show that Christ founded the Church upon the Apostles for them to "teach all nations" how to faithfully live in the Father's love.

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6.1.5 The Deposit of Faith: The 80-83, 891 Acts 2:42; 18 3 single source of Tradition and 2 Timothy 1:13-14; Scripture. Explain the 2 Timothy 2:2 components of the Deposit of Faith. Emphasize God's Revelation cannot contradict itself. Defend the position that the Church (Magisterium) hands down without alteration the living and written tradition received from Christ. Distinguish Sacred Tradition from human tradition.

6.1.6 The Magisterium - 84-95 Matthew 16:13-20; 2. Discuss the gift of Christ's authority that 25 3 presenting the Christian ensures the proper worship of God, if we follow message. Emphasize that the Luke 10:16; the Magisterium. Magisterium, the teaching 3. Discuss the peace that comes from knowing John 8:31-32; authority of the Catholic Church, that the teaching of the Church is the teaching is the servant of the Word of John 14-25-27; John of Christ. God - Jesus Christ. It is not the 16:13-15; John 20:30- 5. Explore the fact that the moral life is good for source of the teaching, but the 31; John 21:15-17 the greater community. defender and protector of the 6. Remember Saint Francis of Assisi. "Preach teaching. Authoritative the Gospel at all times, and when necessary interpretation of the Scriptures is use words." necessary for an integral and living Faith.

6.1.7 Inspiration - The 105-108 2 Timothy 3:16 4. Teach the "Come Holy Spirit" prayer. 3, 24 3 connection between the Divine and human author. Explain the dual authorship of the Sacred Scriptures. Emphasize that the human authors understood and meant to write what they did,

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while the Holy Spirit inspired the authors to do so.

6.1.8 The development of the 120-127 John 21:25 2. Discuss the role liturgy had in the 25 3 Canon of Scripture. Explain development of the Scripture and the practice of that the Canon of Scripture was the Sacraments. codified by the Magisterium in 3. Show how the development of the Canon of 382AD. Explain that the solemn Scripture corresponds with the development of declaration of the Canon of moral teachings of the Church. It becomes Scripture at the Council of Trent clearer with time. is definitive. 4. Recognize the difference between praying Scripture and reading a book about God. 5. Explore the importance of meditating on Scripture for the knowledge of Christ and thus for a deeper understanding of His teachings to live a holy life. 6. Explain the importance of authenticity, both in terms of the Scripture message and our daily lives as Christians.

Goal #2 – To explain that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that we need to carefully search out the meaning that the sacred writers really had in mind.

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Content (TASK 1 OF Catechism Scripture Living the Christian Faith NDC United CATECHESIS, PROMOTING of the (Incorporating tasks 2-6 of catechesis) Reference States KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAITH) Catholic for Praxis Catholic Church (Section Catechism (Paragraph Number) for Adults Number) (Chapter Number)

6.2.1 Explain how to interpret 109-119 Acts 20:32; 2 & 3. Discuss readings / prayers from 55, 67 3 Scripture correctly, by being Hebrews 4:12; upcoming Sunday liturgies and see the attentive to what the human 1 Thessalonians ways it applies to their lives (moral sense of author wanted to affirm and what 2:13 Scripture). God wanted to reveal by their words. 4. Guide the students in prayer that uses Scripture (anagogical sense of Scripture). 5 & 6. Have students share ways a Scripture passage impacts them and what the Holy Spirit may be calling them to do for others (both those inside /outside of the Church community) as a result.

6.2.2 Explain the impact of the 109-119 Acts 20:32; 2 & 3. Discuss readings / prayers from 55, 67 3 author's audience, time period, Hebrews 4:12; upcoming Sunday liturgies and see the geography, etc. on his writings. 1 Thessalonians ways it applies to their lives (moral sense of 2:13 Scripture).

4. Guide the students in prayer that uses Scripture (anagogical sense of Scripture). 5 & 6. Have students share ways a Scripture passage impacts them and what the Holy Spirit may be calling them to do for others (both those inside /outside of the Church community) as a result.

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6.2.3 Apply passages of Scripture 109-119 Acts 20:32; 2 & 3. Discuss readings / prayers from 55, 67 3 to our lives to see how they all Hebrews 4:12; upcoming Sunday liturgies and see the point to Christ (the allegorical 1 Thessalonians ways it applies to their lives (moral sense of sense) and how we must live our 2:13 Scripture). lives differently (the moral sense), and how we are to prepare for the 4. Guide the students in prayer that uses end times (the anagogical Scripture (anagogical sense of Scripture). sense). 5 & 6. Have students share ways a Scripture passage impacts them and what the Holy Spirit may be calling them to do for others (both those inside /outside of the Church community) as a result.

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Goal #3 – To demonstrate how God’s plan of salvation is revealed through His covenant.

6.3.1 Describe the original 54-55 Genesis 1:26- 2. Connect the reality of sin to the Penitential 28, 42-44 2, 6, 10 covenant relationship between Genesis 2:3; Rite in the Liturgy, and emphasize the need for God and Adam and Eve, how Genesis 3:15 Reconciliation through sacramental they broke that covenant, the forgiveness. consequences of breaking that 3. Elaborate on the moral demands that are covenant, and God's plan for required by adherence to the covenants. restoring us to the covenant after 4. Offer thanksgiving to God for His fidelity and the Fall. mercy despite our repeated failings. 5. Discuss how our community parallels the covenants and how we can live it out in relationship with others. 6. Witness the communal aspect of covenant by participating in a service project.

6.3.2 Describe the covenant 56-58 Genesis 9:8-17; 2. Connect the reality of sin to the Penitential 28, 42-44 2, 10 relationship with Noah and his Genesis 11:1-9 Rite in the Liturgy, and emphasize the need for family, how the Flood cleanses Reconciliation through sacramental the world of evil and goodness is forgiveness. reborn as God offers to Noah a 3. Elaborate on the moral demands that are

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covenant. Compare and required by adherence to the covenants. contrast the sons of Noah - The 4. Offer thanksgiving to God for His fidelity and descendants of Shem continue mercy despite our repeated failings. the righteous lineage and 5. Discuss how our community parallels the eventually become the Chosen covenants and how we can live it out in People. The descendants of Ham relationship with others. build the tower of Babel, the 6. Witness the communal aspect of covenant symbol of human pride and the by participating in a service project. futility of trying to reach heaven on human power alone.

6.3.3 Describe the covenant God 59-61, 762 Genesis 12:1-3, 2. Connect the reality of sin to the Penitential 28, 42-44 2, 10, 11 makes with Abraham, (a 17:1-14, 22:16- Rite in the Liturgy, and emphasize the need for descendent of Shem) and how 18 Reconciliation through sacramental that covenant continues through forgiveness. Abraham's family. This covenant 3. Elaborate on the moral demands that are deepens the relationship between required by adherence to the covenants. God and the descendents of 4. Offer thanksgiving to God for His fidelity and Abraham. God promises mercy despite our repeated failings. Abraham land and descendents 5. Discuss how our community parallels the through Isaac. Isaac is the father covenants and how we can live it out in of Jacob (Israel), who is the father relationship with others. of the twelve tribes, the Israelites. 6. Witness the communal aspect of covenant by participating in a service project.

6.3.4 Describe the covenant God 62, 201, Exodus 19:5-6, 2. Connect the reality of sin to the Penitential 28, 42-44 2, 4 makes with Moses on behalf of 218- 219, 3:4-10; 6:7 Rite in the Liturgy, and emphasize the need for the Israelites, who were enslaved Reconciliation through sacramental in Egypt. Explain the covenantal 1611-1612 forgiveness. significance of learning God's 3. Elaborate on the moral demands that are name and His nature (Yahweh-I required by adherence to the covenants. AM). Emphasize the three 4. Offer thanksgiving to God for His fidelity and aspects of the covenant of the mercy despite our repeated failings. Passover (God calling His 5. Discuss how our community parallels the people), the Ten Commandments covenants and how we can live it out in

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(conditions of the covenant) and relationship with others. Ark of the Covenant (remaining 6. Witness the communal aspect of covenant present with us). Explain the by participating in a service project. importance of the Promised Land and the Ark of the Covenant and its contents - Tablets, Rod of Aaron, Manna.

6.3.5 Describe the covenant 238, 441, 2 Samuel 7:8-19 2. Connect the reality of sin to the Penitential 28, 42-44 18 established by God with David, 709, 2465 Rite in the Liturgy, and emphasize the need for highlighting that David's line Reconciliation through sacramental would never be abandoned, his forgiveness.

kingship would never end. 3. Elaborate on the moral demands that are required by adherence to the covenants. 4. Offer thanksgiving to God for His fidelity and mercy despite our repeated failings. 5. Discuss how our community parallels the covenants and how we can live it out in relationship with others.

6. Witness the communal aspect of covenant by participating in a service project.

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6.3.6 Describe how Christ is the 761, 772- Matthew 16:17- 2. Connect the reality of sin to the Penitential 28, 42-44 17, 24, 36 fullness of God's Revelation and 773, 831 19; Rite in the Liturgy, and emphasize the need for the most intimate covenant. Reconciliation through sacramental Show how Jesus is the perfection Matthew 26:28 forgiveness. of all the other covenants. New 3. Elaborate on the moral demands that are Adam: resists temptation, required by adherence to the covenants. obedient, saves from sin and 4. Offer thanksgiving to God for His fidelity and death, restores us to paradise. mercy despite our repeated failings. Noah: Forty days prepares for 5. Discuss how our community parallels the new proclamation of the kingdom, covenants and how we can live it out in Baptism, makes disciples of all relationship with others. nations. Abraham: Descendents 6. Witness the communal aspect of covenant gain Heaven and are blessed. by participating in a service project. Moses: Liberates the enslaved, teaches the Law, give us Bread from Heaven. David: Establishes everlasting Kingdom

Goal #4 – To review the key people and events by which God revealed Himself to man.

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6.4.1 Creation and the Fall - 282-324 Genesis 1:1- 2. Focus on the necessity of personal Faith 16, 41, 43 6 Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Seth. 5:32 and the importance of doing good and saintly Review the order of Creation and works in offering worthy sacrifices to the the original plan of God. Describe Father. Read 1 John 3:11-18 and Hebrews free will, the consequence of 11:1-6 to help determine the difference choosing for/against God between Cain's offering and Abel's and why especially as seen in the life of God accepted Abel's. The Mass is the perfect Seth and Cain, and God's sacrifice because Jesus has ultimate faith in demand to completely remove all His Father and He always does the will of His evil from our lives. Father. Have the students discuss the effect their personal belief in God and the holiness of their daily lives has on their participation in the Mass. The deeper ones belief in God and the more one does the will of God, the greater the participation and satisfaction one has in the worship of God and the reception of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Confession.

3. Have the students compare the consequences of those who follow the command of God (Seth) and those who don't (Cain). 4. After reading the story of the Fall, notice that God calls out to Adam. This is the first step in the relationship between God and sinful mankind. Prayer is ultimately a response and

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it would be totally meaningless if God did not open the lines of communication by calling out to us. Have the students spend time listening for God's call by spending 15 minutes carefully reading a short selection from the Scriptures 3 or 4 times. Then, have them respond by writing a prayer of blessing, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, or praise based on their meditation.

6.4.2 The Flood - Noah and 385-421 Genesis 6:1- 2. Note the connection between the cleansing 16, 28 Shem. Describe how the world 9:20 flood and the waters of Baptism. was filled with violence and only 3. Have the students compare the Noah's family was righteous. God consequences of those who follow the decides to renew the face of the command of God (Noah's family) and those earth through the line of Noah and who don't (everyone else). his first-born Shem. 4. Notice that the communication between God and Noah involves listening to God, and then obeying His command. Have the students describe how they listen to God, which is the most important part of the relationship between God and man. How do we know what God wants of us if we never listen to what He is telling us? Highlight the fact that God speaks to us through His Word. Jesus Christ is the Word made Flesh and the Sacred Scripture is the inspired Word of God. Both Eucharistic Adoration and the reading of Scripture are ways to listen to God.

6.4.3 Babel. Describe the sin of 57 Genesis 11: 1-9 2. Identify Christ as the one who offers every 29, 36, 43 the descendants of Ham (pride) sacrifice of the Mass and forgives our sins in and the result of this sin (discord Confession. The priest is a man who acts in persona Christi (in the person of Christ) through the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

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and confusion). Human endeavor 3. Have the students explore the alone cannot attain heaven. consequences of those who put their own name (importance) above the name (importance) of the Lord. Highlight the fact that human greatness and success owes everything to the grace of God and any attempt to make mankind the center of attention and praise is contrary to the Christian life. 4. Have the students write down all of their achievements or collect all of their awards, ribbons and medals. Place all the awards and achievements in special place and dedicate all past and future achievements to the greater glory of God. 5. Make the connection between the curse of the Tower of Babel and the Gift of Tongues at Pentecost. Illustrate how all of mankind can now speak the same language of worship in the Catholic Church. We are united in a Christian community by the way we approach the Father through the work of Christ's saving work found in the Sacrifice of the Mass / Calvary, rather than in our own efforts. 6. Make the connection between the scattering of the people throughout the world after the Tower of Babel and the missionary activity of the Church to regather all the ends of the earth. That is the mission of Christians.

6.4.4 Abraham and the Sacrifice 59-64, 706, Genesis 12:1- 2. Have the students investigate the similarities 16, 51 4 of Isaac. Illustrate that Abram was 762, 1819, 25:11 between the Isaac and Jesus Christ. Highlight a descendant of Shem and how 2570-2573 that Abraham offers the "lamb that God God made several promises to Himself provides" and Christ is the "Lamb of Abram. Describe the changing of God" in the liturgy. Abram's name, the birth of his son 3. Point out the consequences of following the

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Isaac and how God's preservation command of God. Abraham is blessed in of Isaac confirms God's Genesis 22:18. continuing covenant through Abraham's descendants.

6.4.5 Rebekah - Jacob and Esau. 2573 Genesis 25:19- 2. and 5. Read Hebrews 12:14-17. Highlight 16 Explain the relationship between 29:30 the gift of Baptism and the dangers that come Jacob and Esau and the from "selling it" for "simple pleasures." The intercession of Rebekah. Show blessings that come from the liturgy and the how Jacob becomes the father of Sacraments can be lost through bad example the Twelve Tribes of Israel and a lack of perseverance in the Faith. Esau through Rachel and Leah, did not value his birthright and he traded it for a daughters of Laban. bowl of soup.

6.4.6 Twelve Sons of Jacob (12 2573 Genesis 29:31- 5. Point out that Joseph forgave his brothers. 51 Tribes of Israel). Identify the Genesis 50:26 Take this opportunity to encourage asking for sons of Jacob. Make the and giving forgiveness. Invite a priest to hear connections to the twelve tribes of confessions during one class period or lead an Israel, noting that events of examination of conscience. Joseph and his brothers in Egypt led to the events of the Exodus.

6.4.7 Exodus - Egypt, Sinai, 62, 1220- Exodus 5-11; 2. Point out the connection between passing 42, 44, 45 23, 24 Jordan River (Moses, Aaron, 1222, 2810 Exodus 14; through the Red Sea and passing through the Joshua). Explain how the Exodus 19-20; waters of Baptism. From slavery into freedom. Israelites become a major part of Numbers 33; Also, crossing the Jordan (where Jesus is Egypt, through Joseph, and the Deuteronomy 34 baptized by John) is the entrance into the situation of slavery. Describe how Promised Land and our Baptism is our key into God calls his people out of Egypt the "promised land" of Heaven. Make the to worship Him through Moses connection between the "manna that comes and Aaron to Mount Sinai. down from heaven" and the Eucharist (John 6). Explain the 10 plagues and the Highlight that the Eucharist is our food for the escape from Egypt. Review the journey to Heaven. Make sure to make the events that surround Mount Sinai connection between the first Passover meal

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and the 40 years of wandering in and the Last Supper. i.e., Blood of the Lamb the desert. Describe how Joshua saves from death, Eating the Lamb, etc. leads the people into the 3. and 4. God reveals how He is to be Promised Land after the death of worshipped and the moral obligations of those Moses. who follow the One, True God. He also indicates what follows from disobedience. Worship is into the hands of the Levites, just as Christ hands over the direction of worship over to the Apostles. 5. Discuss the importance that God places on proper worship. Illustrate what God did to ensure that the Jews could have the opportunity to worship as He commanded. Have the students identify who directs the proper worship of the whole Christian community. Perhaps read a selection from Sacrosanctum Concilium.

6.4.8 Israel and Kings - Samuel, 436, 695 1 Samuel 9-10, 16 Saul, David and Solomon. 1 Samuel 15 & Describe how Samuel was sought 28, by the Israelites to repair the disarray brought about by 1 Samuel 16-17, disobedience by anointing a king 2 Samuel 11-12, to rule them, Saul. Explain the Psalms 51, rule of Saul, his downfall and the 2 Samuel 22, rise of David. Review the kingship of David, Bathsheba and 1 Kings 1 the promises made by God to David that would be fulfilled in his lineage, through Solomon.

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6.4.9 Judah and Israel - 64, 696, 1 King 11:26, 5. Discuss the importance that God places on 51 Jeroboam, Rehoboam, Elijah, 2583, 2684 proper worship. Illustrate what God did to Elisha. Describe how the 1 Kings 12:20, ensure that the Jews could have the kingdom of Solomon was divided opportunity to worship as He commanded. 1 Kings 17-19: because of rebellion. Judah, with Have the students identify who directs the 18, Rehoboam (the son of Solomon), proper worship of the whole Christian and Israel, with Jeroboam, who 1 Kings 19:19- community. Perhaps read a selection from suffered greatly. Identify the 21, Sacrosanctum Concilium. prophets who arose to call the Chosen People back to God and 2 Kings 2:1-18 the trials they underwent. Describe Elijah's battle with the prophets of Baal (Jezebel) and the continuation of Elijah's mission through Elisha.

6.4.10 Isaiah, Jeremiah and 497, 719, 2 Kings 11, 2 6. Enumerate the Messianic prophecies in Babylonian Exile. Explain the Kings 17:1-20: Isaiah that correspond with Jesus. Memorize a conquest of Israel by the 11, selection of these to use in case you are Assyrians which left the Kingdom questioned about Jesus being the Messiah. of David in the hands of Isaiah 7 & 40, Hezekiah, who had Isaiah to Jeremiah 7-9, guide him. Identify the Messianic Jeremiah 52, prophesies of Isaiah. Describe Lamentations 3 the situation for Judah during the time of Jeremiah and the effects of the Babylonian Exile, and the return of the Jews to Jerusalem after the Fall of Babylon.

6.4.11 Ezra, Nehemiah, 297, 992 Ezra 7, 10:1-5, 5. and 6. Discuss the different roles that Maccabees. Describe how God Nehemiah 8, members of the Christian community have to used each of these people to lead 13:4-30, call their neighbors to holiness and conversion. the Chosen People back to 2 Maccabees 7 fidelity and expectation of the

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Messiah after the Babylonian Investigate how 6th grade students can Exile. actively participate in the Christian community.

6.4.12 The Incarnation - Mary, 461-463 Luke 1-2 2. The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy that God 14, 21, 25, 7 Joseph, John the Baptist, Simeon Himself comes to save His People happens in 28, 37 and Anna. Identify Joseph as the the Incarnation. Note the connection between Son of David. The prophecies are the Incarnation and the Eucharist. The Word fulfilled! becomes Flesh under the appearances of bread and wine. 3. Mary's "yes" to the angel is our ultimate model of holiness. 4. The Word becoming Flesh in the Eucharist is the source and the summit of our lives and the Mass is the ultimate prayer of the Church. As a class, attend Mass together. 5. and 6. God became man so to rescue us from our sin. Compare this to other examples of saints who become like the poor so to serve them better or missionaries who adopted foreign customs to evangelize.

Goal #5 – To illustrate how the New Testament is hidden in the Old Testament is made manifest in the New.

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6.5.1 Describe the relationship 128-130, Matthew 11:13 2. Share the Old Testament Reading, the New 24 3 and continuity from the Old to the 134 Testament Reading, and the Gospel from the New Testament as it relates to the Sunday Liturgy. Discuss the flow and tones unity of God's plan for salvation. and identify any other nuances.

3. Set a goal to break a bad habit or start a new good discipline. Spend 21days tracking that experience. Continue to support and motivate one another as a class and then write about the experience and whether or not the student was successful.

4. Reflect on the Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross. Locate them in the Psalms of the Old Testament.

5. Identify the characteristics of a community in the Old Testament then compare that to a community in the New Testament. Finally, compare and contrast that with our community today. Display this on a timeline in the classroom. Compare and contrast how God loves and guides His flock in the three communities.

6. Reflect on the Seven Penitential Psalms (Psalm 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143) and encourage the youth to attend Reconciliation.

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6.5.2 Explain how Jesus fulfills 65, 601 Matthew 5:18; 2. Prepare a Seder Meal and act it out in the 25 3 the entire Old Testament Isaiah 53:1-12 classroom. Describe the Seder and then chart (prophecy, typology, etc.) and the similarities of the Seder with the Mass. brings a fuller and deeper 3. Break open the Beatitudes and correlate understanding to those past them with the Ten Commandments. Have the events, especially through class divide into eight groups and assign each passages such as Isaiah's group Beatitude. Have them identify how that 'Suffering Servant'. Beatitude could reflect obedience to each of the commandments. 4. Read the "Suffering Servant" Scripture and then pray the Stations of the Cross. 5. Identify from various Old Testament scriptures what people expected in their coming savior. Then discuss how Jesus met those expectations. What was God's message? 6. Reflect on how God works in our lives and is revealing more of Himself to us as we group in our faith.

6.5.3 Explain what a prophet was 64, 522, Jeremiah 1:4- 3. Chose a prophet from the Old Testament 21 3 in the Old Testament (using 702, 2581 10, and write a report about the prophet, their Jeremiah and Ezekiel as models) message, how God spoke to them, and and show how the message of the Ezekiel 2:1-3:11 describe the community challenge / situation at prophets specifically addressed the time. the needs of the people at that 4. Identify a prophet and describe his / her time (such as being Northern / prayer life. Develop a prayer exercise Southern Kingdom or before / following that model. after exile). 5. After learning about the prophets, divide into groups, develop, and perform a skit as if you were a prophet today. What would your message be? 6. Identify ways that we can be prophets in our families, school, and communities. Challenge

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the students to do just one thing within the period of one week.

6.5.4 Analyze the connection 117, 1217- Exodus 12:1-20, 2. Building on the connection between Manna 33, 36 3 between major Old Testament 1223, 1362- Exodus 14:10- in the desert and the Eucharist - identify how events (Crossing of the Red Sea, 1365, 1094, 31, does God feeds us through the Mass and Passover Meal and Manna, Ark 1334, 502 sacraments. of the Covenant) and the New Exodus 16:4-36 3. Identify the connection between Abraham's Testament events to which they Exodus 25:10- sacrifice of Isaac with Jesus' crucifixion and are connected (Baptism, the 22 our call to obedience. Write a personal act of Eucharist, Mary's Immaculate contrition to reflect your thoughts. Conception & Perpetual Virginity).

6.5.5 Describe how the Old 1093-1096 Luke 24:25-27; 2. Discuss the Liturgy of the Word and how it 28 3 Testament prepared us for the Luke 24:44-49 prepares us for the Liturgy of the Eucharist coming of Christ (Divine during the Mass. Pedagogy), taking Jesus' discussion with the disciples on 3. Identify stories in the Old Testament then the Road to Emmaus as the show how they brought about conversion of model. God's people and reconciled them to God. Chart the characteristics of the people before conversion and then after.

4. Reflect on when the disciple’s eyes were open on the road to Emmaus. Tie this to the Eucharistic celebration of the meal and invite the students to pray immediately after receiving Jesus to have their eyes open in regards to a particular problem they may have and then come back and invite them to share their experiences.

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5. Identify how we prepare ourselves for Christ through our community. Prepare a service project specifically for a younger grade and be a model of Christ for another.

6. Sharing in groups of three, identify two things that you can implement in your life to draw you closer to Christ.

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Goal #1 – To introduce the Gospels as Good News that contains the very words and life of Christ. Content (TASK 1 OF Catechism Scripture Living the Christian Faith (Incorporating NDC United States CATECHESIS, PROMOTING of the tasks 2-6 of catechesis) Reference Catholic KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAITH) Catholic for Praxis Catechism for Church (Section Adults (Paragraph Number) (Chapter Number) Number) 7.1.1 Describe how Jesus went 522, 762 Matthew 5: 17-48 2. Explain how the Liturgy and Sacraments of 25, 25 7, 9 beyond the Old Testament Baptism and Confirmation draw us into understanding of One God who community. entered into covenant with His 3. Discuss how Jesus calls us to perfection people to reveal that God was a through the "Beatitudes." Look at how the community of love and that Jesus' Beatitudes take us beyond the coming to earth is an invitation for Commandments. us to enter into that community 4. Describe how Liturgy is our communal and that through our reception of praise and worship of God. the Holy Spirit (in Baptism and 5. Demonstrate how they can show their love Confirmation) we are empowered for others and building of the community to live out the demands of that through service. Plan a service project. relationship. 6. Reflect on how you can witness Christ to others. "Let your words teach and your actions speak," Saint Anthony of Padua. 7.1.2 Explain how God becoming 432, 458, Hebrews 1: 2; 2. Talk about the importance of the 25 7 a man in the Incarnation enables 459, 521 Hebrews 2:17; Eucharistic Liturgy and the gift Jesus gives of us to have a relationship with a Hebrews 4:15 Himself in the Eucharist. PERSON who is able to 3. Illustrate the importance of Jesus' sympathize with our weakness becoming human to show us how to live and because He shares fully in our how He modeled virtue. humanity. (SEE HANDOUT 4. Discuss the need for daily prayer and the APPENDIX 7-2 ABOUT HOLY significance of Jesus' gift of the "Our Father." WEEK) 5. Explore ways that we can be a gift to one another. 6. Identify saints who have exemplified a missionary spirit and write a report on how they followed Christ's "Great Commission."

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7.1.3 Miracles (pre-Ascension)- 156, 434, Matthew 9: 1-8; 2. Identify the miracle that takes place at 16, 27 3, 7 List some of Jesus' miracles (SEE 515, 547, John 6 every Mass and how it affirms Christ's HANDOUT 7-4) and describe how 548, 549, teaching. Jesus' miracles validated his 1335, 2003 3. Prepare a healing service / anointing teachings, were dependent upon service as a class and have students host it. people's faith, and prepared them 4. Discuss how we are to offer to God all to understand His coming those areas in our lives that are in need of Passion, Death, and God's healing and write a prayer offering Resurrection. those areas in our lives to God. 5. Explore how students can be a source of healing among their family and friends. 6. Plan a visit to the nursing home. 7.1.4 Miracles (post Ascension)-- 434, 547, Acts 3: 1-10; 2. Break open Pentecost from Acts and reflect 3, 7, 25 Describe how Jesus continues to 1123 Acts 5: 12-16 / journal on the importance of the Holy Spirit in work miracles in His Church (both the Church and in our life. in Scripture and today) as seen by 3. Articulate how the Holy Spirit dwells within the Apostles healing in His name us and explore how the Holy Spirit aids us in and administering of the facing the challenges of everyday life. Sacraments. Explain how these 4. Examine the prayer of Saint Steven in the miracles are to help us grow in Acts of the Apostles 7:54-60. After reflection, holiness, not to satisfy our write a prayer forgiving someone who has hurt curiosity about supernatural you. things (e.g. Ouija boards, 5. Focus on the early Christians’ life in horoscopes, etc). community and how they shared all. Define stewardship and have each student develop a stewardship gift of time, talent and treasure for the class or parish. 6. Identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit and discuss how we can use those gifts as well as our particular gifts to build up the Church. 7.1.5 Define "parable" and list 546, 2607 Matthew 20:1-16; 2. Following the lesson from the parable of the 3 some of the key parables from Mark 4: 1-20; Sower, identify ways that we can make Jesus' teaching (see HANDOUT Luke 13:18-21; ourselves fertile ground for reception of the APPENDIX 7-5). Describe Luke 15: 1-32 sacraments and the Mass. possible applications of these 3. Read the story of the "Good Samaritan" parables for our own moral lives and discuss its moral significance and write a and for our relationship with God reflection. as members of His Church. 4. Break open the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14 and reflect on our attitude in prayer.

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5. Utilizing the "Prodigal Son" parable, explore the importance of forgiveness from the perspective of the father, the obedient son, and the wayward son. 6. Building upon the parable of the lamp in Mark's Gospel, have each student identify their gifts and design a simple activity that will allow them to shine their gifts and spread God's word. 7.1.6 Explain that the differences 515 Matthew 4: 1-11; 2. Reflect on "The Constitution on Sacred 7 in the same accounts of the Mark 1: 12-13; Liturgy." Identify differences music and style Synoptics (Matthew, Mark, and Luke 4: 1-13 from the various cultures / countries in the Luke) are due to their audiences Mass. Remember that the Liturgy remains and cultural / personal the same although expressed differently. differences. (For example, 4. Identify the various expressions of prayer. compare and contrast the Form small groups and develop a prayer Temptation in the Desert in service for a specific audience. Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, 6. Research how the early Church and Luke 4:1-13) missionaries as well as modern-day missionaries brought the gospel message to new cultures Write and share a report. 7.1.7 Identify the audience, Ezekiel 1:5-10, 2. Identify the symbols used in the Liturgy and symbol, and aspect of Christ Revelations 4:6-8 the Sacraments. Reflect on how they help us associated with each evangelist connect to the Tradition handed down to us. Matthew (Jews, angel, prophet- 4. Research the various signs and symbols fulfillment of Old Testament we use in prayer. prophecy), Mark (Romans, lion, kingly-Christ not Caesar is true king), Luke (Gentiles, steer, priesthood of Christ) and John (universal Church, eagle, divinity of Christ). 7.1.8 Identify the very words of 1114, 1116, Matthew 16 2. Locate the scripture references for each of 35, 36 14 Christ in the Gospels that are the 1121-1123 the seven sacraments. Form seven small basis of the Sacraments (both groups and have each group develop a matter and form - SEE presentation on a particular sacrament SACRAMENTS HANDOUT explaining the form and matter and where it is APPENDIX 7-7) and the in Scripture. institution of the Church in Matthew 16. Describe how they

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come directly from Christ and not from the invention of the Church.

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Goal #2 – To describe Liturgy, especially the Eucharist, as the source and summit of the Christian life. Content (TASK 1 OF CATECHESIS, Catechism Scripture Living the Christian Faith (Incorporating tasks 2- NDC United PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE OF of the 6 of catechesis) Reference States THE FAITH) Catholic for Praxis Catholic Church (Section Catechism (Paragraph Number) for Adults Number) (Chapter Number) 7.2.1 Give the Scriptural basis in New 2. Locate the Scripture references for each of the 35, 36 14 Testament of each Sacrament (SEE seven Sacraments. Form seven small groups and HANDOUT APPENDIX 7-7) have each group develop a presentation on a particular Sacrament explaining the form and matter and where it is in Scripture. 7.2.2 Describe the steps of Christian 1212-1419 Acts 8: 26- 2. Discuss the scrutinies and their importance in 15 Initiation in the RCIA model as based 40; communal prayer. upon the New Testament. Identify Acts 9: 1-22; 5. Reflecting on the role of mystagogy in the RCIA keys words related to those steps Acts 11: 1-22 model, engage the students in identifying the (inquiry, catechumen, elect, various ways they can contribute to the life of the neophyte, scrutiny, exorcism, community. illumination, purification and enlightenment, mystagogy) (SEE HANDOUT APPENDIX 7-6) 7.2.3 Describe the significance of the 1406-1419 1 Corinthians 2. Examine the Gloria, petitions and the Creed and 17, 32, 34, 14, 17, 36 wording of the prayers of the Liturgy 12: 4-31 what do they tell us. Reflect on how they guide our 36, 39, (especially Mass) in teaching us how lives. Have the class write petitions for the Mass. we ought to live - "lex orandi, lex 4. Reflecting on the Gloria, write a hymn of praise. credendi" (as we worship, so we shall believe). Explain that what we pray at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is just as important as how we pray it.

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Goal #3 – To illustrate how Jesus and Mary are models of prayer for every Christian. Content (TASK 1 OF CATECHESIS, Catechism Scripture Living the Christian Faith (Incorporating tasks 2- NDC United PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE OF of the 6 of catechesis) Reference States THE FAITH) Catholic for Praxis Catholic Church (Section Catechism (Paragraph Number) for Adults Number) (Chapter Number) 7.3.1 Analyze the seven petitions in 2761-2865 Matthew 6:1- 2. Focus on "Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom 25, 29 36 the Our Father and based on them 15, come" - Illustrate how live out these petitions in describe some of the implications for Luke 11:1-13 public prayer and the sacraments. our lives. Use the Lord's Prayer as a 3. Breaking open the lines, "Thy will be done on model to incorporate all forms of earth as it is in Heaven," discuss the difference prayer (blessing, petition, between societal norms and faith norms and then intercession, thanksgiving and praise) have students role play where they have to make choices. 4. Reflecting on the perfect prayer, write a prayer that incorporates blessing, petition, intercession, thanksgiving and praise. 5. Breaking open the petitions, "Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us," what challenges do these petitions reveal in our lives and mission in community? Share how the community can help individually with these challenges. 6. From the perspective of "And lead us not into temptations, but deliver us from evil," how do we witness to Christ in a post-modern world. 7.3.2 Describe Mary's prayer life 490, 493, Luke 1:46- 2. Discuss Mary's role in leading us to Jesus. 74 12 (epitomized in her Magnificat and at 969, 971, 55; John 2: 3. Focus on Mary's Magnificat and obedience. How the Wedding at Cana) and explain 2622 1-12 does that model for us the way we should act. how her prayer demonstrates what 4. Recite the "Litany of Loretto." Reflect on the our position before God should be prayer and how does this draw us closer to Christ. and how she acts as our mother, 5. Reflect as a class on the different characters in model, and mediatrix. the “wedding at Cana”. Describe lessons learned. 6. Reflect on Mary’s role throughout the Passion narratives. How can we emulate her example of holding steadfast during persecution?

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7.3.3 Describe how the Beatitudes, 1716-1729 Matthew 5: 3. Identify the corporal and spiritual works of mercy 25, 25, 29, 23 as the heart of Jesus' preaching, 1- 12 and how they relate to the Beatitudes. 42, 44, 46 complete God's plan for our 4. Discuss how the Beatitudes can be reflected in happiness as begun in the Ten our prayer. Develop a prayer experience that Commandments. Describe how we reflects the "Beatitudes." can live out the Beatitudes and 5. Define what happiness means to you. How do explain how they counter the 7 deadly the Beatitudes impact that definition or is your sins and help us live out our lives in happiness from the worldly culture. the Kingdom. 6. Plan and carry out a service activity that incorporates the "Beatitudes." 7.3.4 Describe Jesus' prayer life and 2599- Matthew 4:1- 2. Pray Daytime Prayer and discuss the Liturgy of 20, 34, 42 36 His personal relationship with the 2615, 2620 11; the Hours as the official prayer of the Church and Father (e.g. He prayed in solitude, Matthew 6: how it ties into the call to pray always.3. Reflect on prayed often, prayed in the Temple, 5-15; the similarities between your prayer life and Jesus' showed that God hears our prayers, Matthew 26: prayer life, in the desert, in the Garden of prayed before major decisions, set 36-46; Gethsemane, and with His disciples. aside time at the beginning of the day Mark 1: 35- 4. Have the class request Exposition of the Blessed to pray, and made prayer a priority). 39; Sacrament and Benediction for one class period. Based on that model, describe how Mark 11:15- 5. Pray the Scriptural Stations of the Cross the we should imitate it. 19 scriptural Mysteries of the Rosary, highlighting how they connect to Christ life. 6. Create a 30 second advertisement encouraging Christians to adopt a Christ-like prayer life. 7.3.5 Define virtue and use the 1803- John 13:1, 2. Recall the importance of the Sacraments of 36, 42 23, 25 HANDOUT APPENDIX 7- 9 to 1845, Romans 1: Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist differentiate theological and 2087- 17; Focus on the importance of receiving the gifts of cardinal virtues, infused / acquired 2094, Romans 5:5, Faith, Hope, and Charity (the theological virtues virtues, connection of the virtues to 1 Corinthians infused at Baptism and strengthen in the other the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the 13: 1-13; sacraments.) deadly sins the virtues counter. Galatians 3. Research possible Confirmation saints for the 5:6; particular virtues students most want to acquire. Hebrews Have students write a short paper explaining why 10:23 they chose their particular patron saint, as an example of becoming more Christ-like. 4. Memorize the Acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Have students outline a personal plan for measuring their growth in these virtues. Have them share this plan with their parents.

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5. Have students identify virtuous role models in their community (both in the Church and in society at-large.) Write thank-you notes to these role models for their witness in the community and in the Church. 6. Choose an area of need within the greater community to volunteer as a group. Write a report for the school newsletter highlighting their recognition of one or more of the virtues. 7.3.6 Engage in Lectio Divina 2700, 2708 35 (Praying the Scriptures) (SEE HANDOUT APPENDIX 7-3)

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Goal #4 – To deepen our understanding of the foundation and life of the early Church as described in the New Testament. Content (TASK 1 OF CATECHESIS, Catechism Scripture Living the Christian Faith (Incorporating tasks 2-6 NDC United PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE OF of the of catechesis) Reference States THE FAITH) Catholic for Praxis Catholic Church (Section Catechism (Paragraph Number) for Adults Number) (Chapter Number) 7.4.1 List the 12 Apostles, where 858-860, Matthew 4: (according to tradition) they went, and 863 18-22; how they died (SEE HANDOUT Mark 3: 13- APPENDIX 7-8). 19, Acts 13:14; 7.4.2 Roman Empire and Jews- 675, 769, Matthew 2: 5. Discuss the difficulties that the Jews encountered Describe the political and religious 1816 1-22 in living among a people who did not share their moral situation at the time of the birth of values and who were much stronger. Compare the Christ Identify Alexander the Great, Jewish situation in the Roman Empire to Christians Hellenism, the Maccabees, and the living in the modern age, where immoral behavior is Roman Empire. promoted as good. 6. Discuss the human qualities necessary for emperors, like Alexander the Great, Roman Emperors, Maccabees etc. Compare the Kingdom of God to the worldly kingdoms. Identify the additional human qualities necessary to form the Kingdom of God. 7.4.3 Describe how Jesus chose the 96, 858, Mark 3:7- 2. Illustrate that following the Apostles is how we 1, 7, 16, 20, 10 12 Apostles (based on prayer) from 863 19; follow Christ. This original foundation, chosen by the 28 the larger group of disciples and Matthew Second Person of the Trinity, gives us our confidence explain how he formed them during 16:13-28; in the efficacious Liturgy and Sacraments in Christ's the three years of His public ministry, Matthew Church. so that after Pentecost they might be 28:16-20 3. Imitate Jesus' habit of removing distraction so to the foundation (like the 12 tribes of pray. Have students list the most distracting things to Israel were in the Old Testament) for their prayer lives. Pick one day a week to offer those uniting God's family as the People of things up so that they may have time to speak with God (i.e., the Church). the Father about decisions in their lives. 4. Have the class identify a prayer need and then utilizing Lectio Divina, prayer, adoration, sacrifice and almsgiving have the class prepare a discernment exercise to develop a resolution. A student (or the teacher) would function as the facilitator to maintain a

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prayerful atmosphere. 5. Set aside time each day for a week to allow students to spend time in silent, personal prayer focusing on their vocation as students and asking for divine guidance towards their lifelong vocation to sanctity. 6. Prepare a calendar of events that lists the students’ upcoming activities. Using group prayer and peer encouragement, prepare students to be Christ-like models in these activities, knowing that there is strength in numbers. 7.4.4 Describe how the events of 737, 1287, John 2. Review the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of 9 Pentecost (50 days after Easter) 2623, 1076 14:16-17; Christ to compare it with the life of the Christians. characterized the life of the early Acts 1: 4-5, (e.g. power of the Holy Spirit in the Incarnation and Church (the first novena-gathered in Acts 1: 13- the power of the Holy Spirit in our Baptism, or the prayer with Mary in the Upper Room, 14; Holy Spirit descending on Jesus after His Baptism in the dependence of the Church on the Acts 2: 14- the Jordan to confirm that He is the Son of God and Holy Spirit, the necessity to proclaim 41; our own reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation the Good News, the call to Acts 2: 38- that acknowledges our strict obligation to spread and conversion, and the leadership of 39; defend the Faith.) Find references to the Holy Spirit Peter-the Pope, source of unity). Acts 8:14- in the Mass and explore the role of the Holy Spirit as 17 Advocate, Sanctifier or Teacher (e.g. at the epiclesis, as the author of Scripture, as the authority by which the priest is enabled to act in the person of Jesus Christ) Have the students write a short teaching for a younger student or sibling that correctly describes the role of the Holy Spirit in each of the Sacraments and the Church, (e.g. Magisterium, Scripture, sanctifying grace from the Sacraments, personal fervor for the love of God and holiness.) 3. Have the students establish connection between the Apostles before and after Pentecost Consider the considerable effect that the Holy Spirit had on the moral life of those who met the Apostles after they received Him at Pentecost 4. Pray the Novena to the Spirit / Come, Holy Spirit / The Rosary - especially the mysteries of the Incarnation, Baptism in the Jordan and Pentecost 5. Identify different ways that the Christian family is united by the Holy Spirit - discussing the economy of

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the Holy Spirit. 6. Have the students evangelize by giving them an opportunity to share the faith with their friends. In small groups, visit another class or school and offer to read the Scriptures, celebrate the Sacraments, or pray together. Before this task, spend time in prayer asking the Holy Spirit to work through them and to instill a deeper faith in Christ in those that they meet.

7.4.5 Describe the influence of Saint 442, 1173, Acts 54-60; 2. Schedule a time when all the students would have Stephen's martyrdom on Saint Paul 2473, Acts 9: 1- the opportunity go to Confession. Celebrate the and explain the events that led up to 20 freedom from sin that this sacrament offers by having Saint Paul's conversion. a Confession party. 3. Reflect on the different ways we persecute our fellow Christians by our sinfulness. Make sure to include the effects of both sins committed in public and in private since both injure the whole Mystical Body of Christ. Describe how our choices affect the entire Communion of Saints. 4. Tell the story of martyrs who forgave their persecutors in the midst of their suffering (e.g. Saint Maria Goretti, Saint Stephen, Deacon). Be sure to make the connection between this act and Christ's forgiveness from the cross. 5. Write a prayer for the conversion of sinners. Offer penance and sacrifices for one week for the conversion of a particular soul in need. 6. Research examples of martyrs who inspired great zeal for the faith in those who persecuted them (e.g. Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Bernadette, Saint Faustina). 7.4.6 Identify the communities that 851 Acts 13: 1- 3. Read some of Saint Paul's teachings on the moral 53 3 Saint Paul traveled to, evangelized, 3; situation in various places he evangelized to see how and established churches. Describe Acts 13: 4; his advice is still applicable to those living today. how his epistles were written as a Acts 13:13; 4. Saint Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, "Pray way for him to continue and tailor the Acts 14: 1; without ceasing." Offer each class period or catechesis and formation of those Acts 16: 1- assignment up as a prayer. Have your students 2; 6-7; 11- identify actions or activities that they could offer as

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communities in light of their specific 12; Acts prayers to God. Highlight the fact that anything that is circumstances / cultures. 17: 1; 10; not sinful can be offered as a prayer to God, even 16; Acts tying your shoes. 18: 1; Acts 6. Draw a map of Saint Paul's travels. Identify 10 19: 1; Acts missionary saints that your class could adopt as 27: 1 patrons. Buy or borrow or make a statue of a missionary saint to venerate in your sacred space. 7.4.7 Describe how the organization 3 of the Epistles in the Bible is not based on chronological order, but by author (Pauline / Catholic) and that the Pauline Epistles / Catholic Epistles are then sub grouped by community / individual in order from longest to shortest (SEE HANDOUT APPENDIX 7-1).

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Goal #1 – Ecclesiology – To introduce the mission, nature, and structure of the Church.

Content (TASK 1 OF Catechism Scripture Living the Christian Faith NDC United CATECHESIS, PROMOTING of the (Incorporating tasks 2-6 of catechesis) Reference for States KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAITH) Catholic Praxis Catholic Church (Section Catechism (Paragraph Number) for Adults Number) (Chapter Number) 8.1.1 Four Marks of the Church - 811-870 John 17:21, 2. Locate where the four marks of the 16, 25, 35, 51 11 One: Unified by Baptism, Christ, Matthew 28:16- church are mentioned in the Mass. Faith, Sacraments. Holy: Our 20, 4. Pray the Nicene Creed. founder was holy, Sacraments give Matthew 28:19, 6. Review the missionary mandate Christ grace. Catholic: Universal, the Acts 1:8, handed on to his disciples. invitation is for all humanity. Acts 25-26, Apostolic: Founded on the 1 Corinthians Apostles and their successors by 9:1-2 Christ. Ephesians 1:22, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 5:26- 27, 8.1.2 Models of the Church: 770-798 Romans 10:14- 2. Relate how the model of Church as 25, 43, 16, 19 10 Institution (including a hierarchy of 21, Sacrament relates to the liturgy. ministries, to continue Christ’s 1 Corinthians 3. Discuss how the model of church as mission, and reflecting a need for 15:1-5, servant relates to our moral life in Christ. order, unity and consistency of Hebrews 5:12, 4. Examine how prayer fulfills the model teaching). Mystical communion James 5:19-20 of Church as herald. (including our mysterious and 5. Illustrate and reflect on the model of intimate spiritual union with God Church as mystical communion leads to and each other through the Body living a Christian life. of Christ). Sacrament (including 6. Show how the Church as a community the responsibility to be, as of disciples leads to preparation for sacraments are, the visible mission. presence of God on earth). Herald (including the mission of the People of God, the baptized, to proclaim God’s Word). Servant

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(including dialogue with society and assisting persons in a variety of needs). A Community of Disciples (including Catholics’ sense of always being learners, being formed by the scriptures, acting lovingly, sharing in Jesus’ mission and service, and being co - responsible for the Church’s mission and identity). - Cf. Cardinal Avery Dulles, "Models of the Church". 8.1.3 Scriptural Images of the 751-769 Matthew 13:33- 2. Explore the use of scriptural images for 10 Church: Body of Christ, Bride of 51, John 15:5, the Church in the liturgy. Christ, People of God, Temple of 1 Corinthians 4. Give examples of prayers that contain Holy Spirit, The Sheepfold, The 12:27-28, scriptural images of the Church. Leaven, Vine and Branches, Colossians 1:18, 5. List scriptural images of the Church Kingdom of God/Heaven, Mary. Revelation 12:1- that relate to life in the Christian 17 community. 6. Analyze the scriptural images of the Church that relate to her missionary spirit. 8.1.4 Relationship between 830-835, Acts 15:1-12 2. Research the curial offices that are 60, 63, 64, 65 10 and 11 Universal and Local Church: 862, 880- responsible for the liturgy and Encyclical Teaching, Councils, 896 sacraments. Catechism. 3. Introduce encyclicals and pastoral letters that instruct the Faithful in the proper Formation of their conscience. 4. Ask students to write intercessions for Mass according to Church guidelines. 5. Study the document The Church in the Modern World and connect it to life in the diocese. 6. Plan and participate in a service project relating to the needs of the universal Church. 8.1.5 Diocesan history and 2. Invite the diocesan worship director to 54 organization structure. Identify the visit the class. dioceses of the State of Indiana. 3. Examine courses offered by the Highlight your diocese and diocesan catechetical offices that focus deanery churches in particular. on moral formation.

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4. Ask students to share their parish prayers and diocesan prayers. 5. Draw a map of the diocese showing parishes, Catholic institutions, Catholic schools, and deaneries. 6. Report on the missionaries who founded the diocese. 8.1.6 Living out our identity as 1830-1832, Isaiah 58:6-7, 2. Summarize the precepts of the Church. 25, 29, 36, 39, 23, 24 Church - Precepts, Moral Life, 2041-2043, Matthew 5:3-12, 3. Discuss how the Beatitudes form a Beatitudes, Corporal and 2447 Matthew 25:35- pathway for our moral life. Spiritual Works of Mercy, Fruits 40, 4. Write and develop a prayer service in and Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Priest, Luke 3:11, response to the needs of the local Prophet and King. Luke 11:41 Church. Hebrews 13:3, 6. Choose a service project that reflects 1 John 3:17-18, the Corporal Acts of Mercy.

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Goal #2 – Church in Apostolic Age (33 – 313 A.D.) – To describe the Church of the Apostles in which the fullness of the faith was passed on to future generations. 8.2.1 Explain the role of the Holy 696, 731- Matthew 28:19- 2. Examine the work of the Holy Spirit in 1, 8, 9, 10, 14, 9 Spirit for the Church and how He 741, 747, 20, Luke 12:12, the sacraments. 25, 29f , 36, 37, gives His seven - fold gifts to the 767, 852, John 20:22, Acts 3. Articulate how the Holy Spirit informs 40, 73, 74, Church for her to accomplish her 1076, 1:8, Acts 2:1-4, our conscience through the teaching of ministry through the Apostles. 1287, 14-21, 33-36, the Church. Explain how the descent of the 1830-1832, 4. Allow the students write their own Holy Spirit at Pentecost gave birth 2623 examination of conscience. to the Church as seen in Peter's 5. Affirm the gifts of the Holy Spirit speech to those in Jerusalem. present in the students. 6. Discover where the apostles missioned after Pentecost. 8.2.2 Explain how the Council of 552 Acts 10:11-16, 2. Discuss Baptism as the gateway to the Jerusalem demonstrated the 34-36, 42-43, other sacraments. relationship between Peter and the 15:7-12 3. Report on Judiac Law in the time of other Apostles and how this Christ. gathering opened up Christianity to 4. Focus and reflect on the prayers from the Gentiles (requiring only the Liturgy of the Hours (canticles). repentance and Baptism, not 5. Develop a plan of evangelization for observance of Judaic Law). people in your community who are unchurched. 6. Put the plan the students developed into action. Report back. 8.2.3 Tell the story of Paul's 442, 1430- Acts 8:3, 9:3-20 2. Invite a recent convert to visit your conversion (including his baptism 1433 class and interview them regarding their and martyrdom) and explain the conversion story. impact of his travels and letters to 3. Report on other great conversion the early Church. stories (Augustine, Mary Magdalene, Margaret Cortona, etc.). 4. Read Paul's writings to discover early Christian prayers. 5. Research the communities that Paul wrote to such as Corinthians, Ephesians, etc. 6. Draw a map of the missionary journeys of Saint Paul.

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8.2.4 Name the first three 861-862 Acts 1:15-26 2. Highlight the necessity of Holy Orders 64 11 successors of Peter and explain for Apostolic Successions. how they continued the ministry 3. Define the scope and of papal that had been entrusted to Peter. infallibility. 4. Study the first Eucharistic Prayer that refers to the early Popes. 5. Develop a timeline showing each of the Popes' lives. 6. Compare and contrast the challenges facing the first popes in relationship to the current pope. 8.2.5 Describe how the Didache 4-10 Acts 1:8, 2. Read the description of the celebration 18 3 (the early teachings of the Apostles Acts 2:42-47; of the Easter Vigil as description in early - committed to writing) was a Philippians 4:9, Church writings. written expression of the Sacred 1 Tim 4:11-16 3. Relate teachings described from the Tradition to aid early Christians as Didache for living a moral life and show a "first catechism" for avoiding sin that it is still pertinent today. and living the Gospel fully. 4. Pray the early prayers of the Church especially the Psalms. 5. Highlight the application of the Didache to Christianity today. 6. Design a project to illustrate the spread of Christianity in the early Church. 8.2.6 Use the Gospel of Matthew 528-529, Matthew 28:18- 2. Recognize when the Gospel of and the writings of Peter to 574-594 20; 1 Matthew is used in the liturgy. demonstrate how some of the Peter 1:1-2; 1 3. Examine and summarize Peter's Apostles went out to the Jews. Peter 4:3 teaching on morality. Explain how they used the Old 4. Outline the petitions of the Our Father. Testament to win them over to see 5. Describe the community to which Jesus as the fulfillment of Matthew's Gospel is addressed. everything they awaited. 6. Assess the missionary outreach to the Jews by the early Christians. 8.2.7 Describe how the emperors' 1342-1347 Acts 12:1-5 2. Explore the great lengths the early 27 blaming of Christians for the Church would go to in order to receive the Empire's problems impacted the Sacraments, especially Eucharist. early Church (methods of sharing 3. Dramatize a life of one of the early the Gospel and celebrating the Christian martyrs e.g. Tarcisius. Eucharist). 4. Recall the early celebrations of the Eucharist. 5. Prepare an oral report on the early

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Christian communities. 6. Explore the obstacles the early Christians overcame to spread the Gospel. Compare with our obstacles. Describe how early Christians were persecuted for articles in the Profession of Faith. 8.2.8 Describe how the emperors 675, 769, Matthew 5:38- 3. Explore the Church's teaching on 19, 25 (especially Nero and Diocletian) 1816 39, capital punishment. persecuted the Church and the Acts 5:38-42 4. Relate the Profession of Faith to why positive impact it actually had on 2 Corinthians early Christians were persecuted. the growth of the Church and 11:23-30, 5. Interview members of groups that live showing its authenticity (e.g., they Revelation 13:5- in community to determine how didn't just preach charity, they lived 10, community living strengthens your faith. it). 6. Give examples of how the Church is being persecuted today and the Christ centered response. 8.2.9 Describe how the roots of 1345 Luke 24:13-35, 2. Examine the parts of the Mass and 32, 33, 34 14 today's Liturgy can be found in the Acts 2:42-47, discover its historic and Scriptural roots. early Church (gathering in the 1 Corinthians 4. Review the prayers of the Mass. catacombs, sharing Scriptures, 11:23-34 5. Do a virtual tour of the catacombs. teachings from the Apostles, gathering in homes for the Eucharist, etc.) 8.2.10 Describe how the Apostles 84 Acts 1:15-26 3. Describe the teaching office of the 16, 36, 51 11 (and their successors) passed on bishop. the fullness of the faith to future 5. Diagram the organizational chart of the generation (for example, John Roman Curia. teaching Ignatius of Antioch who 6. Give examples of the missionary taught Polycarp). outreach of the universal Church. 8.2.11 Identify the following Acts 5:33-36; 5. Describe each individual's role in the people: Peter, Paul, Stephen, Acts 6:8 ; life of the Church. Linus, Cletus, Clement, Perpetua, Acts 10:44-49 Cornelius, Nero, Diocletian, Gamaliel, and Irenaeus.

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Goal #3 – Church during the Early Church Fathers (313 – 600 A.D.) – To demonstrate how the Church developed during the time of the Early Church Fathers. 8.3.1 Describe the background of 450, 1907, Galatians 5:1-15 5. Reflect on the lives of Christians the Edict of Milan (Constantine's 2107-2109, during the early Church. vision of the cross and the ensuing 2245 Battle of the Milvian Bridge) and explain how the Edict in 313 AD freed Christians to practice their religion. 8.3.2 Describe how the Creed 285, 465, Acts 8:9-25, 2. Compare and contrast the Apostles’ 7 developed in response to various 817, 2089 1 Corinthians Creed and the Nicene Creed. heresies in the early Church 1:17, 3. Highlight heresies that are still present (especially, Gnosticism, 2 Timothy 4:3-5 today. Arianism, and Nestorianism). 2 Peter 2:1-3; 4. Pray the Athanasian Creed (Quicumque). 5. Trace the spread of Arianism in the early Christian community. 8.3.3 Describe how the Holy Spirit 94, 158, Acts 16:13-14; 4. Compose a prayer that encompasses 16 11 guided bishops on both sides of 175, 767- Acts 1:8 both the humanity and divinity of Christ. the Arian controversy to come to 768, 797, 5. Discuss ways in which respectful and accept the truth about Jesus' 852, 1556, disagreement can exist in communities. humanity and divinity (even though the majority originally did not). 8.3.4 Explain why several Church 915-924 Matthew 4:1-11; 2. Discuss the role of silence in the 34, 45 11 Fathers went out to the desert and Matthew 6:6; Liturgy. how monastic life / monastic rule Matthew 19:16- 3. Research the flight from the world that (especially of Benedict and 22 gave rise to monsaticism. Identify the Augustine) came about as a result. difficulties in living a Christian life that was the primary inspiration for going out into the desert. 4. Participate in lectio divina. 5. Read and contrast the rules of Benedict and Augustine. 6. Describe what would be the greatest attraction to the monastic life for the first monks as well as those in a monastic life today.

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8.3.5 Identify the following people: 5. Describe each individual's life in the Intro Anthony, Ambrose, Athanasius, Church. Basil the Great, John Chrysostom, Jerome, Monica, Augustine, Ignatius of Antioch, Benedict, Boniface, Cyril and Methodius, Leo the Great, Gregory the Great, and Constantine. 8.3.6 Explain how Islam expanded 841-842 Genesis 17:20- 6. Examine the missionary efforts of the 11 (especially militarily) in the late 21 Church in the 500s. Explain how modern- 500s and posed as a serious threat day efforts are necessary to address to the Church. similar needs. 8.3.7 Explain how the Church 909, 2446, Matthew 5:13-16 3. Describe the morality of the period 24 preserved morality, culture, and 2527 during the fall of Rome. society amidst the Fall of Rome in 5. Examine the culture of the day and how 476 (including attacks of the Huns, it relates to modern day. Goths, etc.) and how the fall also 6. Reveal the evangelizing role of the impacted the Church. Church during the fall of Rome. 8.3.8 Explain how the 854, 1232, Luke 10:5-11, 2. Discuss how liturgy is related to the 1, 17, 19 11 missionaries adapted the Gospel 2684 Acts 13:16-52 culture. message to those they 4. Pray for the Pope's missionary intention evangelized (inculturation) - for for the month. example Cyril and Methodius. 5. Report on inculturation. 6. Research missionary orders active in the Church today.

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Goal #4 – Church in the Middle Ages (600 – 1300 A.D.) – To explain how the Church in the Middle Ages flourished and grew in spite of many challenges. 8.4.1 Identify the following people: 5. Describe each individual’s life in the Charlemagne, Saint Dominic, Saint Church. Thomas Aquinas, Saint Francis, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, and Saint Albert the Great. 8.4.2 Describe how the divided 247, 817- John 17:6-19 3. Define theological differences and empire (centered in Rome and 819, 822, make a correlation to the tensions that Constantinople) alienated the 2089 exist today in our Church. Church in the East and West from each other, led to theological differences, and increased the tension that led to the Great Schism in 1054. 8.4.3 Describe how Scholasticism 2465-2470 Deuteronomy 5. Trace the development and origin of 5 is a system of education that rose 6:6-9; the Catholic School system in the United up from monasticism and Sirach 1:1 States. developed into the university system. Explain how it included going back to Latin and Greek classics in order to rediscover ALL truth, not just religious and philosophical truth. 8.4.4 Explain how the coronation of 2235-2243 Daniel 4:32; 5. Debate the separation of Church and 28 Charlemagne helped advance Matthew 23:1-3, state. Catholicism while also blurring the John 19:10-11, lines between religious and secular authority. 8.4.5 Describe how the plague 1005-1014, Matthew 25; 3. Plan a class related service project impacted all of Europe, including 1021-1022, John 12:24-26 based on the Corporal Acts of Mercy. the Church (especially the works of 1038-1041 5. Report on Religious Orders dedicated charity offered by members of the to the service of the poor. Church and a greater reflection on 6. Discuss how Catholic social services death and judgment). began in order to serve the poor and needy.

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8.4.6 Describe how the Crusades 559-560, Matthew 21:12- 3. Discuss the concept of a just war. 26 (beginning with Urban II) began as 1889,1902, 17; 1 Samuel 4. Break open the Act of Contrition. an effort to regain the Holy Land 1930, 2306 4:1-11 5. Write and perform a play centered on and defend Christians but how the Crusades. some crusaders lost sight of the 6. Design posters depicting the efforts to true goal and committed various regain the Holy Land. atrocities. 8.4.7 Identify how Islam's advance 816, 819, Genesis 3:15; 6. Examine the missionary outlet of the 11 into Spain (in 711 AD) and the 1271 Luke 1:49; Church in the 500s. Compare with the Battle of Lepanto (in 1571) Revelation 12:1- threats today by the same group. impacted Western Europe. 17 8.4.8 Describe the influence of the 852-853, Matthew 19:16- 2. Discuss how the Liturgy of the Hours 22 Mendicant Orders (Franciscans, 2545 30 influenced the lives of the mendicants. Dominicans, etc.) and how they 3. Explore the immorality of the time and preserved Christianity in the face how it challenged the Christian to live a of the growing immorality at that moral life. time. 4. Pray the Franciscan Crown. 5. Invite a member of one of the mendicant orders to speak to the class. 6. Invite a lay member of one of the mendicant orders to speak to the class. 8.4.9 Describe how 1538, Luke 20:21-26 5. Compare and contrast the power misapplications of the Church's 1886, struggles of the Church at that time to role in society led to power 1897-1904, those same struggles going on today. struggles between Church and 1910 secular authorities, particularly the issue of lay investiture, in which secular authorizes claimed the right to name bishops, abbots, etc. Explain how the feudal system's focus of power on a single leader intensified this power struggle.

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Goal #5 – Church in the Late Middle Ages, Reformation, and Counter - Reformation (1300 – 1650 A.D.) – To analyze the events leading up to the Protestant revolt and the authentic reform that resulted in the Council of Trent. 8.5.1 Key People to Identify: 5. Describe each individual's life in the Charles Borromeo, Catherine of Church. Siena, Thomas More, John Fisher, Teresa of Avila, Frances de Sales, Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Martin Luther, Calvin, and Henry VIII. 8.5.2 Describe how the Inquisition 817, 2235- Ephesians 4:11- 5. Develop a game involving cards - was a legitimate effort to root out 2237, 14, using true and false statements of the heresy, but that there were also 2244-2246 1 Corinthians faith - in which students identify heresies abuses contrary to the Church's 16:13 in a game format. mission caused by the sinfulness and the hunger for power of local authorities who were responsible for rooting out heresy (especially in Spain where the tensions with the Muslims was greatest). 8.5.3 Describe how the election of 77, 815, Ephesians 4:4 5. Develop a list of the anti-popes and 11 a Frenchman as Pope and 827 research their lives. continuing tensions between Church and State authorities led to the Pope moving to Avignon, France and how subsequent debate led to multiple people claiming to be Pope (even though there was always one true Pope, and the others were anti - popes). 8.5.4 Describe how the rebirth of 1676, 2125 Mark 8:34-37 3. Discuss and reflect on the meaning of classical culture (ancient Greek "bishops in union with the Pope." and Roman) led many people of 5. Compare and contrast humanism and the time to a false humanism false humanism and how they are still which isolated human achievement present in modern times. from its divine purpose. Explain how even bishops of the time fell into this error, which led many to not only question the holiness of these men, but also their teaching.

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8.5.5 Describe how Catholic 159, 274, John 14:6 5. Discover which Catholic Universities 24, 32 universities (often run by 2229 are present in our diocese and the course Dominicans and other religious of studies offered in each. orders) sprang up during the 6. Describe a Catholic University which Renaissance to help people you would like to attend and why. discover and grow in ALL truth (scientific and religious) and showed that the two were complimentary in the person of Jesus. 8.5.6 Describe how the immorality 76, 816- James 2:24 2. Define indulgence and list different 18, 20 of some clergy, as well as the 817, 821, ways in which you may receive an increase in knowledge of the laity 1400, indulgence. (brought on by the invention of the 1471-1498 3. List the conditions for receiving an printing press) led to Martin Luther indulgence. addressing these abuses 4. Gain a plenary indulgence as a class. (especially about indulgences) but 5. Discuss the mandatum given to all that his disobedient and university teachers of theology. confrontational methods led to 6. Diagram and illustrate how Protestant division and error (including about sects spread. faith and works and sola Scriptura - the Scriptures alone). Describe how that initial break from the Church led to further splintering into several Protestant sects that each sought to promote their teachings and understanding of Christianity. 8.5.7 Describe how the Council of 9, 406, Matthew 18:18 2. Discuss sacraments before and after 11 Trent led to authentic reform in the 617, 1376 the Council of Trent. Church and a clarification of her 3. Convey the role of Saint Charles teaching in the face of the errors Borromeo in writing the first catechism. spread by the Protestant 4. Learn the Suspice. Reformation / Revolt (especially 5. Report on the Society of Jesus through the efforts of Saint Charles (Jesuits). Borromeo). Explain how the 6. Create a power point presentation on Jesuits (as expert catechists and the missionary journeys of the Jesuits. missionaries) were instrumental in spreading this reform.

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Goal #6 – Church in the Modern Times and Beyond (1650 – Today) – To examine the challenges facing the Church in the modern world and the Church’s response to those challenges. 8.6.1 Key People to Identify: Saint 5. Describe each individual's life in the Vincent de Paul, Blessed Junipero Church. Serra, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint John Newman, Blessed John Paul II, Cardinal Gibbons, Maryknoll, Saints Isaac Jogues and John Brebeuf, Saint Theodore Guerin, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and Benedict XVI. 8.6.2 Describe how the European 487 Matthew 28: 18- 2. Attend Mass on the Feast of Our Lady 74 7 explorers and conquistadors 20, John 20:21 of Guadalupe (December 12th). brought their Catholic faith to the 3. Discuss any recent statements by the New World and highlight how the USCCB regarding immigration reform. apparitions at Guadalupe and the 4. Pray a novena to Our Lady of witness of martyrs like Saints Isaac Guadalupe, begin on December 3rd. Jogues and John Brebeuf greatly 5. Invite a member of an ethnic minority to intensified the growth of the discuss their Catholic Spirituality. Church among the native peoples. 6. Design a poster or prayer card or stained glass window depicting one of the early American martyrs. 8.6.3 Describe how the French 769, 1816 John 15:20, 3. Research and describe current threats 4 Revolution was rooted in Matthew 10:16- to Catholicism. "Enlightenment" thought which 23 4. Recite a prayer by Saint Julie Billiart. sought the demise of all religion, 5. Invite a Sister of Notre Dame (Saint but especially Catholicism. Julie’s community) to visit the class to Describe how Saint Julie Billiart discuss their community. and others continued teaching the faith in the face of the persecution of the Church at the time. 8.6.4 Explain how the Franciscans 6, 767, Luke 10:2-3 3. Describe the role of catechesis in the 11 who accompanied the 849-856, life of the native peoples. conquistadors, esp. Junipero 927 4. Write a class prayer that deals with the Serra, established several evangelization of all peoples. missions throughout California in 5. Visit a Catholic mission church. order to evangelize the native 6. Draw a map of California depicting all peoples. the missions established by Blessed Junipero Serra.

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8.6.5 Describe how the American 2104-2109, John 12:24 5. Describe the Catholic connections in colonies were permeated by anti - 2137 the foundations of America. Catholic sentiment despite the fact 6. Discuss the basis of religious freedom that many were founded on the and why it is so important. List countries basis of religious freedom. Explain where religious freedom does not exist how the Catholic Church continued today. to grow despite this opposition. 8.6.6 Explain how the creation of 832-835, Acts 6:1 5. List the names and biographies of all 59 Intro. the first diocese in the USA, under 877-879 the bishops of our diocese. There are six. the leadership of its first bishop, 6. Discuss the list of the pastoral needs John Carroll, provided for the of our diocese today. specific pastoral needs of those living there. 8.6.7 Describe how the creation of 1908, 5. Investigate the mission statement of 54 28 parochial schools by Saint 1911, 2226 the local Catholic schools and parishes in Elizabeth Ann Seton and others the diocese. helped make a general education 6. Write a mission statement for your and formation in the Catholic faith Religion class. accessible to all, regardless of gender or economic status. 8.6.8 Describe how the Marian 487, 971, Revelation 12:1- 4. Pray the Memorare and learn the 74 12, 29 Age (beginning with Guadalupe, 2675-2679 17 Prayer to Our Lady of the Miraculous but especially after the Miraculous Medal. Medal) demonstrated God's love 5. Take an online virtual tour of Ru de for His people as they faced Bac, France to visit the Shrine of Our numerous errors (i.e., the "Culture Lady of the Miraculous Medal. of Death") and as the culture tried 6. Give students blessed Miraculous to compartmentalize the faith to Medals to distribute. something just on Sundays and personal belief (with no consequences for society at large). 8.6.9 List the Popes of the late - 1928-1948 5. Invite a Catholic Right to Life speaker 24 19th century to modern day to address the class. (starting with Pope Leo XIII) and 6. Hold a clothing drive to benefit a local highlight their major contributions pregnancy shelter / center. in the light of social justice (examples: Rerum Novarum, Humanae Vitae, Pope Pius XII's defense of Jews during World War II, and battling political systems

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(i.e. communism that attacked the dignity of the human person).

8.6.10 Describe how the Popes of 156-159 John 16:13; 3. List moral challenges that the Church 4, 32 the 20th and 21st century Wisdom 13:1-9 has faced in the 20th and 21st centuries. (especially John Paul II and 6. Trace the missionary journeys of Benedict XVI) have countered popes. relativism, the separation of faith from reason, and other "Enlightenment (Great Darkening)" ideas through their preaching, writings, and apostolic journeys. 8.6.11 Describe how the 16 2493 Romans12:2 2. Discuss the third edition of the Roman 2, 32, 10 Vatican II documents and the Missal. subsequent reforms clarified the 4. Learn and pray the prayer that opened relationship of the Church with the the Second Vatican Council. modern world and sought to renew 5. Learn about the role of the laity as the life of the Church, especially articulated by the documents of the through her Liturgy. Explain how Second Vatican Council. misapplication and poor 6. Describe how the proper implementation of these ideas implementation of the Second Vatican caused confusion and frustration in Council can set the world on fire. the Church. 8.6.12 Define the New 929, 1072 Matthew 28:18- 2. Attend a Baptism at your parish. 17, 72 32, Evangelization, contrast it with 20 3. Attend an RCIA session. Conclusion previous evangelization efforts, 4. Learn and recite the prayer for the and list ways that you can New Evangelization by Pope John Paul II. participate in it as required by your 5. Discuss how we can be an Baptism. evangelizing force for family. 6. Research any documents on evangelization issued by the USCCB.